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1.nounDecoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders."Paint the house white with blue trim."
2.nounA haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style."I went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald."
3.nounDress; gear; ornaments.
4.nounThe manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition."The car comes in three different trims."
5.nounSexual intercourse.
6.nounThe fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.
7.nounThe arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.
8.verbTo reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess."A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."
9.verbTo decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree."They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."
10.verb(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
11.verb(of a vessel) To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.
12.verb(of a vessel's sails) To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
13.verbTo balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
14.verbTo make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
15.verb(of timber) To dress; to make smooth.
16.verbTo rebuke; to reprove.
17.verbTo beat or thrash.
18.adjectivePhysically fit."He goes jogging every day to keep in trim."
19.adjectiveSlender, lean."a trim figure"
20.adjectiveNeat or smart in appearance."a trim lawn"
21.adverbIn good order; properly managed or maintained.
22.adverbWith sails well trimmed.